How can I use a fixed IP address behind this. When I put the switch in, I lose the internet.
35480
(1) plug one of the ethernet cable from your router to the swithch (not modem)(2) plug in your power to wall (3) wait one to two minute then you are done
35481
This is a switch, it doesn't know or do anything with IP addresses. It routes using MAC addresses. I think your problem is something else.
35482
You need a router rather than a switch. A router that will do NAT allows you to split one external fixed address up and use it for multiple in home addresses. You still only have the one address that your ISP gave you, but you you re-use it many times inside your home. Put another way - this is not the box you need.
35483
You should not loose anything. This is simply a addition to the router outlets you have. Make sure that jumper wire from your router is going in to the first outlet on the switch. then use all the rest to plug everything else in.
35484
Make sure you are using a router and not just a modem with a switch. A switch won't split a single IP address up, that's what a router does. The switch just directs traffic from the router.
1860210
Not sure what you're asking....can it get it's management IP from DHCP, yes. It's 100% purely a L2 switch, not an L3 router. It can also do *limited* "trusted port" settings where only certain ports are allowed to answer DHCP requests (IE have only port 2 and 3 allowed ot have the DHCP server).
1011864
You may have to check the DNS settings. Even though, by default, it will be set to obtain IP from DHCP, somehow the DNS server settings are not taken automatically, you'll need to enter manually. Setup --&gt; Network --&gt; Wired LAN Setup (I use wired LAN, not wireless, I guess it will be the same) --&gt; DHCP (Auto) --&gt; Select "DNS (Manual)", press OK button, it will allow you to enter the DNS server address for your LAN, enter 4 digit DNS address and save the settings. Check the browser whether you are able to browse internet. Just for your information, the DNS server settings that are manually entered seem to be not saving permanently. Either a power off / power on, or just a reboot seem to be wiping this DNS setting. This is happening in my device, so I will enter the DNS address manually if at all I want to browse (very rarely I browse, so it is fine for me). May be your device stores it permanently. Check it out.
561642
I'm pretty sure you can't. I thought it would split an internet signal to 2 outputs, but it doesn't. I have honestly never used it because it didn't do what i thought it would...I'm not an expert, though.
271117
Here is a internet link to a web page that will be able to help you with trouble shooting the IP problem you are having. http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/23664/~/what-is-the-ip-address-of-my-netgear-router. If this does not help you can also google your question which my assist you in finding a solution.
903798
I have never tried this but doubt it. You need to go modem > router > switch. I don't see any reason to go with what you are suggesting.
1751382
Yes. Just don't plug it up to a switch on the network or else you'll have an additional IP to worry about.
1595543
I set it where I have the dsl modem going to the switch, then I have cat5e cables running into 3 different rooms to computers from the switch and a wireless router on the switch as well. So far we have had no problems with it.
1705843
You'll need to be more specific, but this is not a router a router will take your internet connection and share it, it has whats called built in DHCP which basically hands out IP addresses on a subnetwork to allow your PC's to talk. The router in turn gets your internets IP adress, typically you only get one so you have to share it with many computers in your home. A switch merely splits the router it doesn't hand out ip address on its own. Think of it like a surge protector getting power and sharing it with others, then another power strip that is also connected to the surge protector, with out that first surge protector the other would have no power of its own. Not the best analogy but i hope it helps. If this is not your exact issue please post more details.
1590721
Plug your internet supply into the first port. It might not matter which port, but since that is typical that is what I did. I have two of these working well at my house.
606007
I could only use it one port at a time, even though there were 2 clients connected to 2 ports. The first client to be turned on would connect to Internet OK, the second client could NOT connect to Internet, and viceversa, if the second client was turned on first it would connect to Internet OK, however the first client would NOT be able to connect to Internet. I could never have both clients on and connected successfully to Internet, I ended up returning the switch.
728618
It doesn't have a DHCP server (nor does it make sense for it to have on since it is intended to be assigned one by your DHCP server, typically your router). That said you could assign a static IP to the server and your PC, you won't need a router for that configuration (that is how I used to configure my network before home routers became cheap and ubitquitous).
611401
Sorry hit the wrong button on the Amazon mail. This is a switch, not a router, so DNS wouldn't be affected. Not absolutely sure what you are trying to do though.
805856
Yes, Dynamic DNS or VPN in. Plugging it in won't automatically put it on the internet.
219765
This is a wired internet switch, not a wireless device. It cannot boost wireless coverage.
192542
This device would not work over a network switch. It transmits raw HDMI TMDS signalling information, not ethernet, so the switch can't understand it.
1611
Thanks to Ms. N. Boone for this answer. This is exactly what I needed to know to fix the same issue on my M2880FW other posters have experienced. Note to self: do not check hide the IPv4 address!